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Editorial: Many happy returns

With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
  • 09:00

B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan is…

Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era?

One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 13, 2024 November 14, 2024
  • 08:59

How employers can support female employees’ financial, retirement wellness

Brianne Collins, age 29, has worked as a senior copywriter at a large Toronto-based advertising agency for just over a year. Collins’ agency supports employee…

  • By: Brooke Smith
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
  • 08:57

IMCO betting big on private assets amid demand for sustainability

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is looking at private assets as an opportunity to support investment returns across various Ontario-based pension plans. “We believe…

Q&A with B.C. Lottery Corp.’s Madhavee Inamdar

The B.C. Lottery Corp.’s manager of diversity, inclusion and belonging discusses weaving inclusivity into the fabric of a business, bringing organizations together to share diversity,…

Employers focused on employee well-being twice as likely to report strong talent, financial outcomes: survey

Employers that are highly focused on employee well-being are twice as likely to report better human capital and financial outcomes than companies with low well-being effectiveness,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2024 September 12, 2024
  • 15:00

Remote working supporting employee productivity but not a one-size-fits-all solution: expert

While hybrid and remote working arrangements can help some employees be more productive, it’s important that employers don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing these…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 12, 2024 September 11, 2024
  • 09:00

Mental-health leaves of absence among U.S. workers up 22% in Q1 2024: report

Roughly one in ten (11 per cent) of all leaves of absence among U.S. workers in the first quarter of 2024 were due to mental…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
  • 15:00
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Canadian employers increasing 2025 salary budgets by 3.4%: survey

Canadian employers’ 2025 salary budgets are increasing by an average of 3.4 per cent, down slightly from 3.6 per cent in 2024, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
  • 09:00

Survey finds hybrid, remote employees more productive, connected to work

A majority of global employees say they feel more productive (84 per cent) and more connected to their teams (82 per cent) while working in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024
  • 15:00
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Molson Coors ends DEI policies, moves to ‘broader view’

Molson Coors Beverage Co. says it’s dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a “broader view” in which all employees know they’re welcome,…

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Canadian employers focusing on workers’ emotional well-being in post-pandemic era: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employers say employees’ emotional well-being continues to be their main wellness focus as they navigate challenges posed…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 9, 2024 September 6, 2024
  • 09:00
Using AI to gauge employee well-being, satisfaction

63% of U.S. employees using AI for precision instead of increasing productivity: survey

Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. employees use artificial intelligence tools to double-check their work, instead of tasks such as initial project research and data…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2024 September 4, 2024
  • 15:00

Who are the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. Across nearly 100 entries in 12 categories, leading Canadian employers demonstrated their accomplishments in supporting their…

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2024 October 28, 2024
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Ford, Lowes among employers pulling back from DEI policies

Ford Motor Co. and Lowe’s Companies Inc. have joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing…

Survey finds 34% of U.S. employees aged 50 and older phasing into retirement

A third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees aged 50 and older are phasing into retirement, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2024 August 29, 2024
  • 15:00

Half of U.S. employees considering looking for new job if employer reduces flexibility: survey

Half (50 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d consider looking for a new job if their employer reduced remote and hybrid work flexibility, a…

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2024 August 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Citigroup enhancing parental leave, introducing caregiver leave for U.S., Puerto Rico employees

Citigroup Inc. is enhancing its parental leave and introducing a new caregiver leave for employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The financial services company…

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2024 August 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the concept of merit, excellence and intelligence can thwart employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2024 August 22, 2024
  • 09:00

95% of workers see value in learning generative AI tools, despite job security concerns: report

While the vast majority (95 per cent) of workers said they appreciate the value of learning to use generative artificial intelligence tools, they’re unsure their…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2024 August 22, 2024
  • 09:00

Concept of ‘MEI’ taking away from employers’ DEI efforts: expert

The concept of merit, excellence and intelligence — which is gaining traction in certain industries — can detract from the critical efforts employers are making…

Employers gaining upper hand when negotiating pay, benefits with unions: expert

Over the past year, union negotiations have ramped up and wage settlements have reached new heights, mainly due to the fact that negotiations were set…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • August 19, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on why Canadian workers say job flexibility is key to satisfaction was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • August 16, 2024 August 15, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert panel: The importance of employee feedback in shaping benefits plans

Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found…